Mac Gillespie has been practicing law that protects families in Illinois for decades. His experience has opened new areas for the Gillespie Law Group to serve families. Mac is an expert litigator with an unmatched understanding of adult legal guardianship, contested adoption situations, estate planning and more. These areas of law can be necessary during stressful times in your life. Our goal is to be a strong presence during those times, giving you confidence that things will work out for a better future.
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Legal Guardianship
We believe that every person has a right to feel loved and safe. While the ideal situation is for a child or adult to find love and safety in the permanency of a family, that isn’t always possible. Some situations require temporary measures to ensure that everyone is in the best place possible — and...
Contested Adoptions
“Contested adoption” is a phrase no hopeful parent wants to hear. Most people know that contested adoptions happen, but they would rather not think about it. Surely, it won’t happen to them, right? Unfortunately, any hopeful parents pursuing adoption in Illinois need to face the possibility that they could end up in a contested adoption. If...
Wills, Trusts and Estates
Creating a solid plan for your wills, trusts and estates is one of the most important things you can do. You’ve worked hard to create a good life. After years of dedication, you deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing your hard work won’t go to waste. With proper stewardship and planning, you...
Estate Planning
You have an estate — but, you may not think about it like that. After all, how often do you refer to the stuff you own as your “estate?” It sounds like something only very wealthy people have. The truth, however, is that nearly everyone has an estate of some kind — and it needs...
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status
One of the first steps toward permanent citizenship in the United States can be through Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS). If you need legal assistance receiving SIJS, we can provide the services you need. Illinois guardianship laws can be rather complex, which is why it is so important to work with a qualified and experienced...
